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AU56 WSL

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,432 mi
Last recorded147,432 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 WSL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 147,432 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 136,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 121,567 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 105,586 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 105,556 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,573 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 91,573 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,163 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 75,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tyre pressure monitoring system light on dash

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,647 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 45,153 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 45,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

noise from airbag slipring area

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,072 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,525 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 35,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,973 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 29,947 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner wall/tread

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,489 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AU56 WSL is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,483 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU56 WSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU56 WSL registered?

AU56 WSL is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AU56 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 WSL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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